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The leader of the Isle of Wight Council has shut down ideas the authority will buy a new vessel to replace the beleaguered Floating Bridge 6. Throughout the numerous problems, one solution raised by campaigners was to replace the boat....

Badminton courts at 1Leisure Medina in Newport are to reopen today (Monday). It is the first step in a phased reopening of the popular courts, with new measures in place to keep players and staff safe. Initially, courts will open...

Isle of Wight charity Independent Arts has welcomed 2 new trustees to its board.  Glass artist Brian Marriott ran a successful design company on the island prior to retirement. He mentors design degree students at Isle of Wight College and...

Hampshire Constabulary's Cyber Crime Team have issued a warning after a 15-year-old girl's Snapchat account was taken over by hackers. The criminals have used the victim's account to send messages to her contacts and friends - encouraging them to harm...

Business owners on the Isle of Wight who are fearing the end of the furlough scheme should be acting now to give their company finances the best chance of staying on an even keel. Garry Lee, regional chair of insolvency...

More technology which could drive the next generation of search and rescue for Her Majesty’s Coastguard is being tested. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is leading work with the Civil Aviation Authority on how remotely piloted aircraft technology can be...

The growing reach of West Midlands-based Bond Wolfe Auctions has been underlined by a property from the Isle of Wight which is featured in its upcoming remote bidding auction on Wednesday 16th September. It offers investors an opportunity to secure...

Red Funnel is updating customers to confirm that will be no change to its service/operation following the government’s announcement about limiting social contact to groups of no more than six from this Monday.  As with all new government guidance, Red...

Now is the time to look out for the invasive Asian hornet, according to Island beekeepers. The species has spread rapidly in Europe, where it preys on honeybees and other insects. It is known to cause significant damage to commercial...

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